The Brandywine Valley is blessed with many fine restaurants that cater to a wide range of tastes and experience. The following list represents local restaurants, most within minutes of your B&B, that for many years have been the favorites with guests from around the world.

Because many of these restaurants are small and are popular with "the
locals", reservations are recommended. We suggest you discuss your
itinerary with your innkeeper so that he may assist you in obtaining a time
of your choice.

We want you to have a delightful dining experience while visiting the
Brandywine Valley. All of these restaurants are popular with both
innkeepers as well as with their guests. If you wish additional choices,
feel free to discuss your interests with your innkeeper.

Delaware restaurants are all no smoking and there is no Delaware sales tax.
Pennsylvania restaurants charge a 6% sales tax and smoking policies are
noted. Pricing codes listed represent the range for most of main course
entries: $=10-15; $$=15-20; $$$=20-30; $$$$=30+

Chef Kevin McMunn and his wife Marybeth Brown have moved their wildly populare BYOB restaurant to the historic general store in the heart of Unionville - and they bring with them their delicious New American menu and a lot of warmth & charm. The menu features favorites such as Blackened Sea Scallops with a Citrus & Habanara Pepper Coulis and Chipotle Caesar Salad along with some fabulous additions. The Baby Rack of Lamb with a Lavendar honey Demi-Glace is "amazing" and the perfectly seared Chilean Sea Bass with a Ginger-Mint Pesto is "not to be missed!" - Philadelphia Inquirer $$$

Located for over 20 years in Hockessin, Delaware, The Back Burner Restaurant offers the finest quality foods, presenting American cuisine in a country elegant setting. The Main Dining Room is highlighted by a cozy Victorian Bar. The "Fireplace Room" provides a private dining area for up to 35 guests, ideal for birthdays, showers, small group functions, and business meetings. $$-$$$

The Gables at Chadds Ford is situated on land that was originally part of a
138 acre land grant from William Penn.The bank barn was built in 1897, and
the farm became a traditional dairy farm until the late 1940s. It had
several incarnations as a dairy bar,general store & a family diner before a
complete renovation in 1997 as a simple yet elegant setting that offers a
contemporary twist on traditional American cuisine, utilizing French and
Asian influences. Live jazz is featured on Friday and Saturday nights in the
bar area. For warm weather dining, a lovely patio in back.
$$$

Luigi Vitrone's Pastabilities415 N. Lincoln Street Wilmington, DE | (302) 656-9822
"Delaware Today Magazine" said that Luigi's "claim to fame" is romance for
the eyes, the palate, and that you will forget that you are in Wilmington.
The setting is cozy, a softly lighted charming restaurant with three small
dining rooms counting eight tables. They could not decide the best dish they
had but elected that the homemade pasta and fresh seafood along with milk
fed veal were sure bets. $$$-$$$$.

The Grille & Pub at Hartefeld remains one of area's favorite dining and event destinations. The menu offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and sandwiches as well as fresh fish, certified Angus and daily specialties. This family-friendly restaurant is suitable for cozy fireside dining in the winter, patio dining in the summer, fine dining for business or pleasure and casual meals anytime in the pub. Open seven days a week from 11am - 1am, The Grille & Pub at Hartefeld features Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with discounted draft beer and select 1/2 price appetizers. A Sunday Brunch buffet featuring a sumptuous variety of entrees, salads and desserts is held from 10am - 2:30pm. $-$$$

Foods of Rare Excellence Served in Country Elegance. The Greathouse is a unique facility, located on the Loch Nairn Golf Course. Guests of the Greathouse are served the same wonderful food for which the Farmhouse Restaurant is renowned. The Greathouse can serve up to 200 for weddings. special events. corporate meetings and golf outings. All foods are prepared from the freshest products and served by our professional staff. $$$
Also at the Greathouse is the Tavern. Enjoy the Tavern for lunch, snacks after golf or a casual dinner; open every day. $

Buckley's Tavern5812 Kennett Pike (Rte 52), Centreville, DE | (302) 656-9776
Comfortable atmosphere, a quirky tavern and contemporary American cuisine
draw patrons from all walks of life. Back room dining has a country
ambiance. Limited smoking area. $$

Iron Hill Brewery & RestaurantCorner of Gay & High Streets, West Chester, PA | 610 738-9600
American. Great microbrewery with good food. Will not take reservations, so
there might be a wait. Appeals to young professionals. Casual and up. $$+